Benjamin Moore

Autumn Brown

2099-40

Autumn Brown is a medium-depth russet with noticeable red undertones and an LRV of 24.23, placing it in the lower-middle reflectance range. The color reads as a muted warm brown that leans slightly toward terra cotta under natural light. It coordinates well with Benjamin Moore Bleeker Beige and Manchester Tan as lighter neutral companions, while Hale Navy provides a strong cool contrast.

Arizona Tan and Golden Retriever work as tonal neighbors that reinforce the warm earthy direction of this shade.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2099-40

Collection

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Autumn Brown in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Autumn Brown under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Autumn Brown under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

15°

Red Family

Lightness

54%

Medium

Saturation

20%

Muted

LRV

24.2
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LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#A17D71
RGB Decimal
161, 125, 113
RGB Percent
63.1%, 49.0%, 44.3%
HSL
15.0, 20.3%, 53.7%
HSV
15.0, 29.8%, 63.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 22.4%, 29.8%, 36.9%
YIQ
134.4, 25.3, 3.9
XYZ
25.01, 23.44, 18.83
CIE Lab
55.52, 12.14, 11.88
CIE Luv
55.52, 23.96, 13.53
Hunter Lab
48.41, 10.41, 8.88
Decimal
10583409

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